'Manhattanization' of America Driven by Young Professionals, Empty Nesters

MINNEAPOLIS—It would be hard to confuse Minneapolis for Manhattan, but the Nic on Fifth might just make it possible.

The Nic on Fifth is a new 26-story apartment building that sits smack on a light-rail stop and boasts amenities like a pool deck and a private dog park. From the top floor you can see miles of the Mississippi river and the field where the Minnesota Twins play.